WELLBEING AND CHALLENGES OF A PLAYING AND COACHING CAREER

By: Steven Reid


Dr Andrew Shafik interviews Steven Reid.

Steven began his playing career at Millwall FC before a move to the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. He then went on to play 5 more seasons in the Premier league with WBA and Burnley.

Steven’s coaching career began at Reading FC with Steve Clarke helping them to a playoff final before moving on to Crystal Palace FC alongside Roy Hodgson. He then helped the Scotland National Team to their first tournament in 22 years at the 2021 EUROS. Steven left his role to concentrate on club duties at Nottingham Forest helping them return to the Premier League after 23 years. 

After promotion Steven decided to pursue a different career in Wellbeing, Confidence and Leadership coaching alongside Counselling studies.